Parenting

Teen Substance Abuse

by Dr. Meir Wikler

A first aid guide for parents.

There's a Monster Under My Bed!

by Dr. Meir Wikler

Helping your preschoolers cope with nocturnal fears.

Helping Your Teenager Cope with Cliques

by Dr. Meir Wikler

Practical dos and don'ts to navigate the often stressful social scene.

Preventing Adolescent Suicide

by Dr. Meir Wikler

Statistics show that 8 out of 10 people who committed suicide gave some warning before taking their lives.

20 Ways to Bring Out the Best in Your Children

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

An inspiring, practical list from a relationships expert.

Choosing Homeschooling

by Viva Hammer

It isn't for everyone, but homeschooling our son is giving him a strong Jewish education that fits his unique needs.

How to Be a Hero to Your Kid

by Rabbi Chaim Levine

Planting and pruning: the two essential modes in parenting.

Under God's Canopy

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

In about 10 hours you will be a married man and Mommy and I will be doing the whimpering thing.

The No Smoking Family

by Dr. Meir Wikler

How parents can prevent their children from smoking.

Tolstoy in Kindergarten

by Esther Danziger

I assumed that if I got in early, our daughter would be in full literary swing by the time she reached nursery school. Was I ever wrong.

Where Credit is Due

by Rosally Saltsman

When my son walks in the door, my first thoughts go upward.

Obesity in Children

by Dr. Meir Wikler

What parents should do -- and not do -- to meet the challenge.

The Heavenly Report Card

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Maybe you're not such a bad parent (spouse/friend/person) after all.

Negotiating with Your Teen

by Emuna Braverman

Disagreements, clashes, struggles are an inevitable part of growing up. Whether they result in animosity or deepened relationships is in our hands.

Eat This

by Kezia Raffel Pride

You never know when something as simple as a kid who won't eat his vegetables will bring you to one of life's little epiphanies.

Cutting Loose

by Riva Pomerantz

My daughter's haircut taught me a lot about letting go.

Teens at Risk: Stressors and Signs

by Sarah Jacobs

A guide for knowing when it's time to get help.

Sick Days

by Sherri Lederman Mandell

It's hard finding quiet time alone with your child. A stomach ache may be just what the doctor ordered.

The Buck Stops Here

by Emuna Braverman

Teaching our adolescents responsibility.

Letting Go One More Time

by Eliyahu Mayer

Sometimes the more you let go, the tighter you become.

One Dollar an Hour

by Riva Pomerantz

A surprising encounter got me thinking: what am I teaching my children about money?

Teenagers: Handle With Care

by Rabbi Yerachmiel Milstein

A parents' survival guide to the terrible teens.

Shortcut Parenting

by Rabbi Stephen Baars

More than any technique, your child needs your time, your concern and your caring.

The Over-Protected Child

by Emuna Braverman

Give up the illusion: we can't fight our children's battles, nor should we.

The Dog Ate It

by Rabbi Yakov Horowitz and Emuna Braverman

Homework doesn't have to be a major source of struggle between parents and children.

Relinquishing Control

by Rabbi Noach Orlowek

The difficult art of letting go.

The Mommy Chronicles: Back to School and Shul

by Leah Kaplan

Getting ready to go back to school and getting ready for the High Holidays have a lot in common.

The Mommy Chronicles: One Small Red Lego

by Leah Kaplan

Why do we desire whatever belongs to someone else?

The Mommy Chronicles: Potty Training and Diet Advice

by Leah Kaplan

In my attempts to teach my three-year-old some self-control, I lost mine.

The Mommy Chronicles: Honorable Mentions

by Leah Kaplan

Honor is found in the boardroom, the locker-room, the courtroom, and even the star's dressing room, but not in my kids' playroom.

The Mommy Chronicles: A Clean House

by Leah Kaplan

I'm my own version of superwoman. I do it all, but I don't clean the bathroom, and I'm okay with that.

Letting_Go

by Emuna Braverman and Rabbi Yakov Horowitz

As rough as those teenage years are, nothing quite prepares us for the major event that occurs when they finish high school: leaving home.

Summer Vacation

by Emuna Braverman

How I learned to enjoy summer and the kids without tearing my hair out.

Son, Skydiving is Dangerous

by Rabbi Yonason Goldson

Teaching our children the rewards of patience.

The Gift of the Past Present

by Riva Pomerantz

The biggest gift our family has ever received is the absence of presents.

Helping Kids Cope with Terror

by Rabbi Dovid Hochberg

How do we educate our children to feel the pain of the Jewish People without overwhelming them?

Listening to Your Teenager

by Rabbi Yakov Horowitz and Emuna Braverman

How to really listen to your teen who has somehow managed to reduce her vocabulary to "whatever" and some eye rolling.

Talking Teenagers

by Rabbi Yakov Horowitz and Emuna Braverman

Why teenagers aren't talking to parents and what you can do about it.

Different Kids, Same School

by Rabbi Yakov Horowitz and Emuna Braverman

Parents of children with learning disabilities have their own unique challenges. Start by accepting your children for who they are and focusing on their very real strengths.

Cold Turkey _

by Brian Blum

After some bouts of panic, a family decides to kick the TV habit.

My Son, The Artist

by Susie Feder

Expectations for a child with Down Syndrome.

In the Blink of an Eye

by Ross Hirschmann

My little daughter is growing up way too fast.

From the Heart of a Child

by Sarah Weintraub

How my 5-year-old daughter taught me the true meaning of giving.

Coming Home

by Dr. Meir Wikler

Coming home after a long day is fraught with expectations and surprises. Some tips for damage control.

Miracle at Dodger Stadium

by David Ordan

Effort and prayer combine to beat impossible odds.

Flying Solo

by Rabbi Tzvi Nightingale

My middle son has a couple of hard acts to follow. He's doing it his own special way.

The Good Parent

by Lawrence Kelemen

If we want to raise ethical children, we have no choice but to work on developing our character.

The Teenager Challenge

by Emuna Braverman

It's easy to push off the task of working on our character. But just wait till you have teenagers.

Marching to a Quicker Drummer

by Lawrence Kelemen

A brief report on ADHD in Jerusalem.

Bill Bennett's Vice

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Accusations of hypocrisy leveled at the author of "The Book of Virtues" teach us an important lesson about how we instill values in our children.

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